Print Design
My combined experiences in journalism and marketing have sharpened my print design abilities; I know how to identify and then design for your intended audience. Training in print production means that I am familiar with production standards and techniques, as well as with all kinds of specialty designs. Read more...
Computer Training
I have spent years teaching myself digital media software, and I continue learning every day. This means that I know the common pitfalls hindering the learning process and how to help other people avoid them.
It frustrates me to no end when I see others explaining techniques in ways that show learners how to achieve a quick result, rather than mastering a concept. I hope to fix that. Read more...
Multimedia Direction
Knowing how to create and manage many kinds of digital media allows me to step back and observe the process in motion. Management training from my minor in Business Administration has prepared me to utilize available talent to its fullest. I can use these abilities to oversee groups of digital artists in pursuit of creativity. Read more...
Interactive Media Design
I am currently exploring XML, ActionScript, WordPress Design, and creating displays with Quartz Composer. Together, the these technologies cover both online and offline interactivity, animation, and data presentation.
Web Design
Web design is one of my specialties, encompassing XHTML, CSS, SEO and information architecture. Accessibility is very important to me, no matter how small or large the project. To execute all of these concepts, I adhere to web standards religiously and strongly believe in separation of content from presentation. Read more...
Technical Writing
My encompassing software experience and training in journalism lend themselves to excellent written tutorials and software documentation abilities. (Blog coming soon...)
I know how to use words to get a message across, and I have become skilled in journalistic editing. View some of my class projects to see examples of my written work.
